Virtual Course - Code of Ethics
2021-09-02 09:00 - 12:00 (America/New_York) | REALTORS Association of Indian River County, 3250 67th Street, Vero Beach, FL, 33037, United States
This is a virtual Zoom course! You will receive the link to register for thecourse via Zoom after you register. In recognition and appreciation of theirobligations to clients, customers, the public, and each other, REALTORS® continuously strive to become and remain informed on issues affecting realestate and, as knowledgeable professionals, they willingly share the fruitof their experience and study with others. They identify and take steps,through enforcement of this Code of Ethics and by assisting appropriateregulatory bodies, to eliminate practices which may damage the public orwhich might discredit or bring dishonor to the real estate profession.REALTORS® having direct personal knowledge of conduct that may violate theCode of Ethics involving misappropriation of client or customer funds orproperty, willful discrimination, or fraud resulting in substantial economicharm, bring such matters to the attention of the appropriate Board orAssociation of REALTORS®. This class satisfies the 3 hours required inethics every 2 years with NAR and DBPR.

Virtual Course - Be The Change - Fair Housing and You
2021-09-08 10:00 - 12:00
This is a virtual Zoom course! You will receive the link to register for thecourse via Zoom after you register. Newsday published the results of a three-year investigation into alleged discrimination by real estate agents in the communities on Long Island, NY. Newsday is an American daily newspaper that primarily serves Nassau and Suffolk counties and the New York City borough of Queens on Long Island.
The purpose of this class is to provide real estate professionals working in today?s diverse real estate environment with the knowledge and information they need to understand the importance of fair housing laws and insure they are responsibly practicing real estate in a nondiscriminatory fashion.
Objectives: After taking this class students will be able to:
? Define and Understand the topic of Fair Housing
? Describe Fair Housing Laws
? Explain the Seven Protected Classes
? Recognize activities prohibited under Fair Housing Laws
? Identify Exemptions to Fair Housing Laws
? Understand how Fair Housing Laws affect Advertising
2 hours CE credit.

REALTOR® Safety - Smart Business
2021-09-09 10:00 - 12:00
Safety should be at the top of the list of things every a REALTOR® should be concerned about. We meet complete strangers that in any other venue we would be suspicious of, but in the context of being a customer, we trust them fully. Unfortunately, this has caused our profession to be targeted by people with less-thanwholesome intentions. They know we’re alone? they know we don’t want to “offend” a possible paycheck? and they know many of us are untrained in how to protect ourselves. Take this course and learn tips on how to put SAFETY FIRST! 2 hours CE credit.

Virtual Course - Expanding Housing Opportunities
2021-09-10 09:00 - 13:00
This is a virtual Zoom course! You will receive the link to register for the course via Zoom after you register. You have chosen to participate in a movement that is reshaping homeownership in America. The ability to purchase affordable housing is a critical stumbling block for families who want to share in the American Dream.
Homeownership represents the single most critical step in wealth creation. For individuals and their families, it all starts with the ability to purchase an affordable home. And that?s where you come in.
Objectives: After taking this class students will be able to:
? Identify your role in affordable housing
? Describe affordable housing and housing opportunities
? Explain how demographic changes impact affordable housing and housing opportunities
? List special considerations for first-time homebuyers
? Identify the benefits of working with housing counselors
? Explain where to locate down payment and closing cost assistance
? Describe qualifying guidelines for convention and government loans
? Explain how housing opportunities can be increased in your community
? Identify opportunities for local advocacy
? Locate resources online and in your local community to educate yourself and your client on affordable housing
4 hours CE credit.

Virtual Course - You Gotta Go! Tenant Eviction
2021-10-13 09:00 - 12:00
This is a virtual Zoom course! You will receive the link to register for the course via Zoom after you register. Where did we go wrong? We thought after the application process, the background checking, and the move in process we had a great tenant. Not all tenants work out to be wonderful. Some know the process and others have circumstances that happen during the tenancy that cause issues. The property manager?s best and final course of action is through the act of eviction. Although this is ultimately the owner?s decision, property managers need to understand the process and what part of it they can be involved in.
Take this class and explore some of the reasons that may cause an eviction and learn what the legal eviction process is.
Objectives: After taking this class students will be able to:
? Understand why an eviction should take place
? Recite rules associated with Chapter 83
? Identify the difference in notices that lead to an eviction action
? Become familiar with the most common notices used and why
? Have a better understanding of the overall tenant eviction process
? Understand what needs to be followed up with after the eviction
? Know how to put the knowledge gained into action in real life scenarios
3 hours CE credit
